Assistant Technician, Design Support

About the Role

Under general to minimal supervision, provides technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications for planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technical services business lines. Tasks include developing skills and generating CADD designs on assigned projects of basic complexity, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, structural concepts, blueprints, schematics, and other matrices to support drafting and design activities.
• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to prepare drawings requiring a high degree of precision and assist with basic design details.
• Provide technical design assistance accounting for proper illustration, fit, form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance, and quantity calculations while ensuring construction and maintainability of designs.
• Verify calculations, design, change orders, and interpretation of contract plans and specifications; escalate issues or technical problems for resolution.
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute project work and ensure plans adhere to city, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineers and ensure specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, complying with contract requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and exhibit knowledge of current drafting and design support practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• Familiarity with drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Excellent research and evaluation skills with an analytical mindset.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, multitask, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a closely related discipline.
• Essential professional licensure or certification.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave, vacation (or other personal time), and parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary (all locations): $24/hr – $35.40/hr. WSP USA reserves the right to adjust compensation based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location.

Expected salary (Colorado only): $27/hr – $36/hr.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in 300+ U.S. offices, we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model alongside comprehensive benefits to support employees' careers and well-being.